Thank you Madam Chair,
Excellencies and distinguished guests,
It is a great honour for me to stand here before you today to deliver my first statement as the new Executive Director. and I thank you for this opportunity.…

Countries across the world must urgently adopt emissions controls and air monitoring systems for the worst pollutants, if they are to grapple with the growing problem of air pollution causing millions of deaths each year,…

Under Tolba's leadership, UNEP became a vital organization within the UN system, acting as the catalyst spurring governments, businesses, academia, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to meaningful action.…